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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1897
Page
3
A dispatch from Christiania says Walter Wellman met Dr Nansen to discuss a planned polar expedition. Nansen doubts the plan’s viability while Wellman plans to push ahead next summer with anticipated support from Landon Ane.
Chicago report details Hankins killed by folding bed collapsing at 3 Wise Court Avenue. He moved to edge of bed when it fell, neck broken. Assistance came too late as life ended almost instantly. Also Washington dispatch notes William B. Howard named consul general at St Petersburg and Frank J. Drummond reassigned from New York district duties in August.
Fragmentary OCR note references a trip or movement involving Low Bates to Las Vegas Hot Springs. Mentions a W C inquiry and T. 5 FP. Details are unclear and names are partially garbled.
A garbled OCR item cites a 12:05 departure via Santa C haute toward Pueblo and mentions Colorado Springs Denver and a pleasant journey. It claims a remedy heals many conditions and lists names and addresses in a fragmented fashion.
Seven of twelve Kansas saltworks near Hutchinson have closed or barely operate with wage cuts up to 80 percent. Lyons, Kingman, and Anthony also idle as the salt trust concentrates output for Kansas while pressuring tariffs. Downtrodden workers face layoffs and managers cite the Dingley tariff as a trigger, amid market manipulation and freight-rate threats by the trust to protect profits.
Harper council members, including four church members, failed to second a motion on a second reading to ban the sale of intoxicants. A protective league member argued the ordinance would be legal, but no action was taken. The situation mirrors prior citizens’ expectations and debate.
A member of the Iota Sigma society explains the group’s purpose to avoid antagonizing young men while promoting study, literary culture, and high standards. The society seeks to improve both sexes, attracting friends with a shared goal of moral uplift, not mere beauty. Regular meetings and committee work are described as part of a nationwide effort to influence schools and communities.
Miss Nellie J. Hatch of Seneca travels the country tuning pianos after earning a diploma from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. The thorough course covered harmony theory vocal and instrumental music and piano action construction. She studied pitch intervals and beats to tune accurately and is described as an attractive young woman with a traveling piano business.
George W Caldwell of Wardena Kansas visits the G A L R encampment to locate his half brother Joseph Halfpeony and claim a share of property once left to his father and then to heirs. He last heard of Joseph in 1958 while his father died that year and the money sat in interest. Caldwell hopes to find the missing kin and recover his portion.
Garden City on August 3 reports every joint in town closed by order of County Attorney Stocks. Earlier, June 18, a police court action against George Beck and George Henkit for running an open joint ended in their discharge. Will Peis, about to open a joint, halted plans after the attorney's order.
Hundreds of Modern Woodmen attended by local lodges jammed Junction City for a log rolling event. A southbound special drew ten crowded coaches, while others arrived by rail and vehicle. Mayor Daugherty gave the welcome. J M Miller offered the response. E E Murphy and Mrs PF Vickery spoke in duties. A football game between Junction City and Abilene preceded an evening dance and lodge work exemplification.
In Pineville Missouri authorities report additional recoveries from the bank theft. Cora Parker and accomplices allegedly stole funds and hid loot at a father’s house. Officers recovered 5% in bills from a garden area and later about 3115 in coins, bringing total recovered to roughly 56 dollars.
In Delphos on August 26, the eighteenth annual camp meeting of the Fire Society of Spiritualists and Liberals concluded after a successful 27 days. The gathering featured merry-go-rounds and a sequence of spiritualist activities, marking a festive close to the event.
Reports from Fredonia Aug 6 describe the annual Fredonia Fair opening with large attendance and strong entries in the yearling trot. Got-bye wins for $100 stake with Bill Sherlock and Dolly Alice placing, while agricultural exhibits reflect unusually large crops. Also notes a follower letter to The State Journal about a bomb scare not triggering alarm, with a pump stock piece and rope found near a hardware store.
At Harrisburg the state Republican convention nominated candidates for state treasurer and auditor general and reasserted party unity. State Chairman Elkin earned praise as congress praised the 1896 platform, the Dingley tariff, and sound money. The platform backs civil service reform and criticizes Cleveland era extensions.
This afternoon a fire at 52 Clay Street, home of James Morison, damaged a rear kitchen shed. Firefighters from No 2 station responded since the chemical engine at headquarters was out for painting. Weather notes record high temperatures reaching around 90s with no rain expected tomorrow.
The North Topeka defendant, named Hazen Ben Jorden, was convicted this morning in a West Retirald street incident. Judge Atehiaon imposed a fine of 40 and a 30 day sentence. He now faces two such fines and sentences, each appealed to the district court. Warrants may be served on him for alleged maintaining a sembing hecee.
A fragmented notice advertises a special train to Santa Po and Bandats City with round trip fare of $1.50, and a return journey on Sunday. It mentions departure from Tobeka at 6:00 and bundled offers priced at five hundred for a bundle, with names and times rendered unclearly.
Santa Fe Celebrations loom as Mrs W Kouns named likely chief marshal for the Santa Fe parade. An informal executive committee session discussed parade plans and headquarters site on East Eighth Street with five members present. Other members were at a picnic, the meeting adjourned with no formal action beyond progress reports.
Albuquerque August 26 The Santa Fe Pacific and Southern California railways will move A G Wells general superintendent and his entire staff to Los Angeles California removing key offices from Albuquerque The transfer includes J W Walker F S Sutton E Gott Sam W Saltmarsh Mrs W A Walker and Miss E L Ribbins The move is a serious setback for Albuquerque as it takes a major portion of the citys commercial population and Wells family will relocate permanently The storekeeper J H Kuhns and staff are also slated to move to Santa Barbara Cal near term
Philadelphia Aus 25 Imper ial government of Japan orders rail equipment in the United States. Jose P Crawford consulting engineer for the Japanese government received specs for about 18000 tons of track materials and three locomotives. Contracts include 16000 tons of 60 pound steel rails and components. Locomotive contract recently awarded to Baldwin Locomotive Works with work just begun.
President Ripley offered cash prizes to agents in the Santa Fe system to boost business. For the first six months of the year the top reports earned Pate of Streator, Barnest of Brenham, and Miller of El Dorado awards totaling 450 dollars.
Correct sketch of the life of Harry Campbell, one of the oldest Santa Fe conductors, as printed in the issue. The article recounts his career, service, and standing in the railroad community with local remembrance and obituary context.
The corrected family biography recalls Harry Campbell born 1854 at Fort Riley. His father an infantry lieutenant died in an Indian outbreak when Harry was four. His mother moved to Fort Leavenworth then Topeka, arriving in 1563, where she stayed. Campbell began work at 13 as a newsboy on the Union Pacific, later joined the Santa Fe as brakeman and was promoted to passenger conductor in 185.
Santa Fe engine No 472 hauling the fast mail from Kansas City to Newton and return covers 402 miles in a single run from 3 AM to 7:20 PM. The engine records 12,060 miles per month and is approaching a potential two world records for continuous mileage if the machinery endures.
Lon Carson, a Pullman conductor in Chicago, is reported to have fully recovered from the shock of surgery. Attending physicians express optimism for his continued recovery. The Rock Island Railroad plans extensive terminal improvements in Kansas City Kansas, about $50,000 spent, with a new freight house expected in a month and a total length of 650 feet. A new roundhouse has been built and about 20 engines will be housed there.
S Farnsworth promoted to general agent of the Santa Fe at the Cite of Mexten Mex succeeding H C Dinkies who has held the post for several years Dinkies resigned recently Farnsworth has been connected with the Sonora branch at Guaymas Mex and will assume the new duties at once.
President J Idiarte Borda was shot and killed during a national fete in Montevideo. An assassin carried out the attack at the capital city event. Police and officials began investigations into the motive and identities involved.
Frant Liggett, Republican county committee chairman and Lamar a receiver of public moneys, was arrested for forgery in Sheridan Lake Cal. Authorities say he forged his notarial seal on statements secured by his wife, county superintendent, to challenge H V Fluke’s certificate. Complaints against Fluke charged with gambling were investigated and found groundless.
Attorneys for the state and for railroad companies completed arguments in a case before Judge W A Randolph. The court heard the application by Attorney General Boyle for an injunction to halt the repound rate on the line operated by Missouri Pacific Santa Fe and others. A decision was expected to be announced at 6 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Berlin August 26 The Nori German Gazette reports Dr van Holts chen Prussian minister at Stuttgart Württemberg has been named German ambassador to the United States to fill the post left vacant by the late ambassador Paren von Thiel arty secretary of the imperial treasury was cited as part of the announcement.
General Sea Wires That Miss Cisner ous reports from Washington say Consul General Lee notified the department that Evangelina Cisneros case was misrepresented and exaggerated and there was no proof of any deportation plan. Topeka furnishes the orators for fourth annual celebration of all soldiers in Riley county area to be held at Randolph September 2. Elaborate preparations are under way for the procession.
Ambiguous text outlines Dr Gillette of Paxsons to join the state board of health with the governor tendering the price. Mentions Dr Gillette as a Populist and a September meeting attendance. Special round trip train to Kansas City via Santa Fe for Topeka patrons.
A letter from a district member states the writer renounces policy and practice, rejects approval of the name and teachings, and resigns from the board after failed attempts to reform policy. The publication of the letter is authorized by the possessor.
Delegates at a Seeerees state convention meet in Wellington Ma amid factional strife over recognition of Malatesslegates elected from Baltimore’s three districts. The gathering began at 12 35 with Weilingty presiding, as tensions grew between Wellington supporters and anti Wellington camp. Also notes stray items about a New York Journal caption and a humorous exchange.
Property and odds and ends listed for sale including sewing machine and wagon. Lost items mentioned include a colt stick pin and a horse related object with a direction near Topeka Avenue. Return requested to Miss Josephine Dietrich at a Pekka Avenue location.
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